Thermal actuation of riblets

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9764824
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14858600

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Thermal actuation of riblets is described herein. One disclosed example apparatus includes a riblet defining an aerodynamic surface of a vehicle. The disclosed example apparatus also includes a thermal expansion element within or operatively coupled to the riblet, wherein the thermal expansion element changes shape in response to a surrounding temperature, to displace a movable portion of the riblet relative to the aerodynamic surface to alter an aerodynamic characteristic of the vehicle.

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THE BOEING COMPANY100 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606-1596

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Song, Weidong Woodinville, US 67 153

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